I've seen a few horses on the periphery during road rides in the area and have never seen any while hiking there at night.
Does anyone think petitions on change.org would help? Not sure how many union county residents we would be able to sign, but at least then it's official documented. I'm sure I can get my friends and neighbors to sign.
Ayone have a list of emails for those responsible for handling WR access?
As alway if you are not polite you will be treated hostile and probably dismissed. However you should state that you are a tax payer and should not be denied the right to recreation of a healthy popular activity where you live.
I would start here. http://ucnj.org/community/parks-community-renewal/parks-facilities/feedback-contact
Simply and politely state the fact that you would like to ride your mountain bike on trails in Union County, notably at the Watchung Reservation. If you don't get a response you could call there main number and politely ask who to speak to regarding mountain biking in Union County. (908) 527-4900
As alway if you are not polite you will be treated hostile and probably dismissed. However you should state that you are a tax payer and should not be denied the right to recreation of a healthy popular activity where you live.
some reasons
- safety of riding off the street - esp for kids
- close by
- convenient to rt 22 shopping destinations
- convenient to Summit
- Overlook hospital ER (ok, not this one)
- Trips4Kids could have a ride there for the locals
please add to this list - without going to "it's not fair" -
So I received a favorable response,here is part of the response:
"As to the Reservation, Parks is currently reviewing the existing policy banning mountain biking in the reservation. The ban was enacted years ago because of environmental and safety concerns. We will be examining the situation, as it exists today, as well as examining parks with similar topography and their experiences with trails that are shared by hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers."
So I guess a good first step. I reply with a thank you and a let us know what we need to do to prove this is a good thing type of message.